June 17, 2012 – Happy Father’s Day!
Welcome! If you are a guest today we would invite you to fill out one of the blue cards found in the pews or sign the guest register in the entry way. We would also love to have you join us for coffee following the morning worship service.
ATTN CADETS & CADET PARENTS: Due to a scheduling conflict we need to discuss alternate dates for the Cadet campout. Parents, if you son is planning to go on the campout this summer, please meet Chris Cooper in the Cadet room immediately following this morning’s service.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Our annual Congregational Meeting will be held this Monday, June 18, at 7:00PM. At this meeting we will vote on the proposed budget and elect new council officers. Copies of the budget and the agenda are located on the information hutch in the narthex.
Absentee ballots are available this morning and are also located on the information hutch in the narthex. Absentee ballots should be enclosed in an envelope with your name written on the outside. Absentee ballots should be given to a Council member prior to the Congregational Meeting on Monday.
The Council has nominated the following men for Elder (three men needed for three years of service):
Simon de Jong Bill Pastoor
Jesse Groen Henry D. Vander Stelt
Deacon (two men needed for three years of service):
Chris Brandsma
Nate Stenquist
The Council encourages the congregation to pray for these men and speak with them as we prepare for our annual Congregational Meeting.
THE ELDERS will meet this Tuesday, June 19, at 7:00PM. If you have any concerns that need to be addressed by the Elders, please speak to any Elder prior to this meeting. Please remember the Elders in your prayers.
CHURCH VISITORS: At the request of the Consistory we will be having church visitors from our Classis this Wednesday, June 20.
LIFELINE “CHANGE” FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER:
If you took a baby bottle for the Lifeline fundraiser, please be sure to return it today regardless if it is full or not. All proceeds will benefit Lifeline Pregnancy Care Center.
ATTN HOF #1 (Groen/McNicol) PRAYER MEETING: Next Sunday, June 24, we will meet for prayer in the fellowship hall before the morning worship service at 9:30AM. This prayer meeting will consist of missionary family & local ministry updates, prayer requests and praises, group prayer and social time. Child care will be provided in the nursery during this prayer time. Please contact one of your HOF leaders if you have any questions.
COUNCIL DINNER: All present and newly elected council members and their wives are invited to a dinner at the home of Dennis & Tracy Vander Stelt on Friday, June 22, at 7:00PM. Please come and enjoy an evening of fun & fellowship together. If you have any questions, please contact Dennis Vander Stelt or Ken Arendse.
OUR CHURCH FAMILY: Congratulations to Al & Marita Noyes as they celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on June 21. As Ephesians tells us marriage is a profound mystery that speaks of Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:32). Marita especially likes the Twila Paris' rendition of the song “How Beautiful” that sings this truth…
How beautiful the radiant bride
Who waits for her groom with His light in her eyes
How beautiful when humble hearts give
The fruit of pure lives so that others may live
How beautiful, how beautiful
How beautiful is the body of Christ
SOAP ‘N SUDS PANTRY: The pantry will be open on Thursday, June 28. We are low on the following items.
Conditioner Laundry Detergent Razors
Paper Towels Shaving Cream Body Lotion
Liquid Hand Soap Feminine Hygiene Pads Deodorant
Dishwasher Detergent
We do not need any toothpaste or toothbrushes at this time. Thank you for supporting the Soap ‘n Suds pantry!
SOAP ‘N SUDS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Due to summer vacations, health and other issues we are in need of more volunteers to staff the pantry. The pantry is open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month from 9AM-3PM. Two volunteers work together for two-hour shifts. We are especially in need of women to work along side the men. If you are interested, please speak to Jason Cooke, or email the church office at .
NURSERY CHANGES: Beginning with the July schedulewe will be caring for bothinfants and toddlersin the toddler nursery during the worship services. We have also reduced the number of volunteers needed to staff the nursery for the AM worship service – scheduling three adults or two adultsplusone younger helper. We will continue to schedule two adults or one adult and one younger helper for the PM worship service.
If you have a son or daughter age 10 and up that would like to help in the nursery, please email the church office at and we will add them to the list of nursery volunteers. If you have any questions or comments, please speak to a nursery committee member.
LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: Margaret Wadley & Pam Wonacott have stepped forward to help staff the library after the Sunday morning worship service. However, it would be very helpful to have more library volunteers to assist. If you are interested in serving in this area, please email the church office at .
REFORMED MISSION SERVICES, in association with Dr. Neal Hegeman of MINTS, is assembling a work team to assist in rebuilding a church in the San Antonio area of Cuzco, Peru. The dates for this trip are tentatively set for November 26 - December 5, 2012. If you are interested in being a part of this trip, please contact Rob Brinks at for more information.
Also, they need to raise additional funds totaling $15-20,000 by August 31 in order to pay for the foundation and materials prior to the group going down. Individuals and churches who are willing to support this cause are asked to send donations directly to MINTS. Please designate donation to Peru Project and mail to: MINTS 14401 Old Cutler Rd. Palmetto Bay, FL 33158.
Rev. Allen Vander Pol plans to teach in India on behalf of MINTS during the last two weeks of June. Please pray that the Lord will make his teaching effective. Pray also for his safety and the safety of his family.
PRAYER CORNER:
1. Missionaries Heero & Anya Hacquebord and family serving in Ukraine.
2. Church unity & peace within the body of believers.
3. Congregational meeting and elder & deacon nominations.
4. Remember the elderly in our congregation who are struggling with health issues.
5. Rev. Allen Vander Pol and family as he teaches in India on behalf of MINTS.
THIS WEEK
SUN: 10:00AM Morning Worship Service
11:20AM Cadet Parent Meeting – Cadet Room
6:00PM Evening Worship Service
MON: 7:00PM Congregational Meeting @ church
TUES: 7:00PM Elders Meeting @ church
WEDS PM Church Visitors meeting w/Council
THURS: 7:00PM Prayer Meeting – Youth Room @ church
FRI: 7:00PM Council Dinner @ Vander Stelt’s
IN GOD’S SERVICE
Greeters
Today Howard & Alice Meyers
June 24 Doug & Nancy Rotman
July 1 Simon & Deb de Jong
Accompanists
P - Julie Brands P - Julie Brands
P - Janet Gonsalves
June 24
O - Sharon Wigboldy P - Sharon Wigboldy
P - Julie Brands
July 1
O - Sharon Wigboldy P - Sharon Wigboldy
P - Julie Brands
Nursery
June Committee Contact: Serena Koning (605-212-8783)
Infant: Renee McNicol & Lynda Miedema
Toddler: Audra Sherman & Rhea Vander Woude
PM: Nicole Howerzyl & Jane Vander Stelt
June 24
Infant: Sheri Wick & Bernice Cooper
Toddler: Renae Bieri & Patty Thomas
PM: Vicki & Rebekah Van Hoogen
July 1
Toddler/Infant: Juliane Oppedyk, Rose Vander Schaaf,
Annetta de Jong
PM: Priscilla Seals & Serena Koning
Library
June Margaret Wadley & Pam Wonacott
Ministry of Music
June/July/August Kim Van Grouw & Deb de Jong
Sound
June Luke Brands
July Glenn Vander Woude
Ushers
Today Pete Koetsier, John Wick, Dustin Kamper
June 24 Chris Brandsma, Rob Howerzyl, Peter Brands
July 1 Glenn Vander Woude, Matt & Sean Cooper
PM Song Service PM Prayer & Share
June 24 Terry Ribbens June 24 Bruce Cooper
July 1 Simon de Jong July 1 David Booth
June Household of Faith Leaders
Nate & Laura Stenquist, Paul & Lynda Miedema
July Household of Faith Leaders:
Jesse & Alyssa Groen, Judd & Renee McNicol
Kitchen/Coffee
Today Paul & Lynda Miedema
June 24 Nate & Laura Stenquist
July 1 Jesse & Alyssa Groen